Texas Trump voter argues wife too ‘good’ to be sent back to Honduras: ‘I’d go back and vote Kamala’ "I still like a lot of what he’s done, though not everything." We Got This Covered · Oct 1
Primary mandate of ECI to ensure citizens vote, says Bombay HC; 'people too can question SIR ordered after decades' The Bombay High Court questioned the Election Commission's actions regarding the deletion of voter names. The court emphasized the need for continuous updates to electoral rolls instead of abrupt rejections. Citizens should have their applications kept in abeyance rather than outright rejected during the Special Intensive Revision process. The Economic Times · Oct 1
Pro-Paxton Group Unleashes $131 Million Spending Blitz in Texas Senate Race as Midterms Near A pro-Paxton PAC unleashed $131M in Texas, highlighting the intense fight for the Senate seat as Democrats make aggressive plays for Hispanic voters. Latin Times · Oct 1
Up-and-down progress of voting rights in America has been shaped by these 10 key moments As the 2026 midterm elections approach, the U.S. Supreme Court has been busy with voting rights cases. The Conversation · Oct 1
CJP's protest to last until Gyanesh Kumar resigns, says Abhijeet Dipke Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, has called for the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. He announced a protest at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on October 2 if Kumar does not resign. Dipke indicated that demonstrations would spread across multiple states, including Goa, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh.… The Economic Times · Oct 1
Trump officials abandon effort to investigate election threats, experts warn Credible threats appear to have been overlooked as administration focuses on unverified claims of voter fraud The Guardian - US · Oct 1
Rahul Gandhi is 'pre-eminent fraudster' in Indian politics: BJP BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi after he alleged illegal alterations to the Election Commission's online voter registration forms. Labelling the Congress leader a "pre-eminent fraudster" and "inauthentic politician," senior BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar accused Gandhi of using lies, misinformation and different propaganda to protect his own family's political interests. The Economic Times · Oct 1
Who at EC ordered TCS to make 'illegal' change in Form 6, asks Rahul Gandhi Raising concerns over recent changes made to the online voter registration process, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded accountability from both the Election Commission and Tata Consultancy Services for these alterations. Opposition leaders met to discuss issues surrounding electoral malpractices and the demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. The Economic Times · Oct 1
Jean-Luc Mélenchon will win young French voters – until they realise the size of his Russia blind spot La France Insoumise gives voice to the left-behind, and progressives approve. But many recoil from a leftwing leader whose foreign policy is stuck in 1985, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst The Guardian - UK · Oct 1
Senate blocks Republican bill restricting stock trades by US Congress members Democrats block measure they say didn’t go far enough – and was bundled with ‘poison pill’ voter ID rules The Guardian - US · Sep 30
Trump DoJ indicts 10 individuals on noncitizen voting related charges in Minnesota The charges are senior officials’ latest attempt to heighten voter fraud concerns amid midterm election campaigning The Guardian - US · Sep 30
‘Toothless messaging’? Senate agenda caught up in midterm branding As senators looked for the exits this week, Republican leaders forced votes on two hot-topic campaign issues: data center electricity costs and lawmakers’ ability to buy and sell stocks. Democrats tried to label both as “toothless” last-ditch messaging bids, saying Republicans are merely trying to boost their sagging polls as… Roll Call · Sep 30
Democrats Pour Seven Figures Into South Texas Midterm Push to Win Back Hispanic Voters Democrats are investing seven figures in South Texas, highlighting cost-of-living issues and running Tejano singer Bobby Pulido to win back Hispanic voters in the midterms. Latin Times · Sep 30
Homeland Security Admits To Watchlisting Americans Based on 'Potential Inaccuracies' The feds’ response to a lawsuit over their voter fraud investigation program is an admission that their approach didn’t work. But some questions are still unanswered. Reason · Sep 30
The Conversation · Sep 30 Ron DeSantis’ 2 terms in office fundamentally altered Florida’s political landscape, cementing conservative policies through strategic control of state institutions When Ron DeSantis was first elected governor of Florida in November 2018, he won with a margin of just over 30,000 votes – less than four-tenths of 1% of all the votes cast in the election.
International Business Times UK · Sep 30 Trump-Voter Relatives Face Deportation Risk and State 'Immigration Has Been Such a Mess for Years' A Honduran woman married to a Trump voter faces possible deportation after a Houston judge refused to pause her case, putting her Texas family at risk of separation.
Salon · Sep 30 Trump can't trick voters into loving him Voters aren’t falling for Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads and phony promises to pay them $5,000
Salon · Sep 30 WH proposal could hurt disabled voters A new rule from the Office of Management and Budget is part of the Trump admin’s broader efforts to restrict voting
The Economic Times · Sep 30 INDIA bloc announces 'Save Democracy' marches from Oct 2; Rahul Gandhi says 'democracy is bigger than any individual' Opposition leaders from the INDIA bloc will march to the Election Commission on October 6 to raise concerns. They aim to discuss the revision of electoral rolls amid accusations of government misrepresentation. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized the need for transparency in the electoral process during their meeting. All participants…
The Economic Times · Sep 30 Old voter rolls, ballot papers, more EC transparency: Congress chief Kharge lays out INDIA bloc’s election demands During a meeting of the INDIA bloc, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge prioritized electoral transparency, proposing the reinstatement of ballot-paper voting and the implementation of pre-Special Intensive Revision electoral rolls. He underscored the critical need to uphold citizens' democratic rights amidst growing dissatisfaction with the Election Commission's voter roll management, calling…
The Economic Times · Sep 30 Maharashtra CEO allows voter document submission via WhatsApp for Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer has instructed poll officials to accept voter documents through WhatsApp. The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is ongoing, with an extended deadline. Booth Level Officers will conduct household verifications where necessary following the document submissions. The Congress has raised concerns regarding the ECINet software and…
The Economic Times · Sep 30 Election Commission rolls back SIR add-on in Form 6 for new voters in states where revision is complete The Election Commission has withdrawn the additional SIR-related declaration from Form 6 in states where SIR is completed. This decision followed the September 26 meeting among Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi. The declaration requirement will only apply during the Special Intensive…
The Guardian - AU · Sep 30 A tight election looms in New Zealand. This time, overseas voters could be bad news for the big parties More than 100,000 have enrolled to vote from abroad in the November poll, and many are unhappy with how things look back home
Ballotpedia · Sep 29 U.S. Supreme Court allows use of expanded SAVE system ahead of the November elections Welcome to Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Election Policy Digest. Every Tuesday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity.
The Economic Times · Sep 29 US midterm elections 2026: What to know about mail-in voting; how to register, early voting, and key dates U.S. midterm elections 2026 will include various voting options, with mail-in voting rules continuing to differ by state. The Supreme Court’s decision blocking new Postal Service requirements for the November election means states will remain using their existing process for mail ballots. Voters should check their registration status, confirm their…